| Event | Description | Slot | Room | Equipment | Panelists |
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| "The Secret Of Steel, Facts & Myths" (or Just Another Sword Petting Zoo) | Essentially we're going to discuss steel as it pertains to sword making, what some processes were thought to have done vs. what they actually do, and the right steel in the right blade applications. | Saturday 8PM-9PM | Nebraska - Lower Level | Projection Screen, Markers, Easle and Paper, Computer Projector | (Zac, Gen Mgr, Ziggys West) |
| 13th Age RPG Demo | | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| Adam Stemple | | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Indiana - Music Lower Level | | |
| Adam Whitlatch Reading | | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Adam Whitlatch) |
| Animatrix | | Saturday 12AM-1AM | Michigan - Anime | | |
| Anime You Should See | We talk about all the wonderful anime you should see from popular to uncommon and from new to old. | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Michigan - Anime | | (Addison Hartmann) |
| Are You a Werewolf? | | Friday 7PM-8PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | | |
| | | Friday 8PM-9PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | | |
| | | Friday 9PM-10PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | | |
| | | Friday 10PM-11PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | | |
| | | Friday 11PM-12AM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | | |
| Art & Charity Auction | | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | (Susan Leabhart, Jon Mohning) |
| Art in an Hour | Watch our attending artists as they collaborate. | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Bennigans - Workshops | | (Mike Cole, John Garner, Denise Garner) |
| Attack on Titan | | Friday 5PM-6PM | Michigan - Anime | | |
| | | Friday 6PM-7PM | Michigan - Anime | | |
| Bedtime Read-Aloud | Feel free to come in your pajamas and bring along your favorite stuffy. | Friday 8PM-9PM | Bennigans - Childrens Programming | | (Destiny Kennis) |
| Beth Kinderman | | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Indiana - Music Lower Level | | |
| Bias and Inclusion | An exploration of the many ways culture, gender, and spirituality have been portrayed in fantasy and SF. | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Jan Gephardt) |
| Blinkies | What glints on skirts, vests or shirts and makes a sparkling glow? Everyone knows it's Blinky!!! Now you can make your very own Flashy Blinky. | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Bennigans - Workshops | | (Jason White, Ryan White) |
| | | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Bennigans - Workshops | | (Jason White, Ryan White) |
| | | Saturday 2PM-3PM | Bennigans - Workshops | | (Jason White, Ryan White) |
| | | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Bennigans - Workshops | | (Jason White, Ryan White) |
| Blood Drive | | Saturday 9AM-10AM | Outside | | |
| | | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Outside | | |
| | | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Outside | | |
| | | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Outside | | |
| Body Painting | Watch and learn as artists demonstrate the art of body painting on human canvases. Come if you want to be painted, or just want to watch. 18 and Over. | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Bennigans - Workshops | | (Denise Garner, John Garner) |
| | | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Bennigans - Workshops | | (Denise Garner, John Garner) |
| BrassGears Adventurers Society | | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | (RJ Lundgren, Molly Ketchum, Mitch Thompson, Mandi Struss, Joe Struss, Jeannette Roth, Brad Fleener) |
| Build Your Own City | Build our own DemiCon City so that we may rain devastation down on it tomorrow! Get creative and let your inner child show. There will also be Wii gaming, toys for younger children, table activities, and a rated G kaiju movie. Open play time for children and their families. | Friday 6PM-7PM | Bennigans - Childrens Programming | | (Destiny Kennis) |
| | | Friday 7PM-8PM | Bennigans - Childrens Programming | | (Destiny Kennis) |
| | | Saturday 9AM-10AM | Bennigans - Childrens Programming | | (Destiny Kennis) |
| | | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Bennigans - Childrens Programming | | (Destiny Kennis) |
| | | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Bennigans - Childrens Programming | | (Destiny Kennis) |
| Building from 2-D to 3-D | Jan S. Gephardt demonstrates her paper sculpting approach and techniques. | Saturday 7PM-8PM | Bennigans - Workshops | | (Jan Gephardt) |
| Campfire Sing | Relive those summers spent singing in front of a campfire. Do you remember any camp or scouting songs? We do. There even might be some ghost stories and s’mores! | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (Candy Anderson, Robert Uy) |
| Cards Against Humanity | | Friday 7PM-8PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Friday 8PM-9PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Friday 9PM-10PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Friday 10PM-11PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Friday 11PM-12AM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Saturday 8PM-9PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Saturday 10PM-11PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Saturday 11PM-12AM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| Cave Man | | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Teen Lounge | | (Dani Roth) |
| Cheshire Moon | | Saturday 2PM-3PM | Indiana - Music Lower Level | | |
| Christian Steampunk | Fellowship and an interactive discussion of Steampunk and Christian/Family values for anyone that wants to show up. | Sunday 9AM-10AM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Hank Hustus, Karen Hustus) |
| Classic Steampunk Cocktails | Sallie, Suzan, and Guests construct cocktails with a Steampunk theme. Adults 21 years of age and older only. | Saturday 5PM-6PM | ConSuite (5th floor) | | (Susan Leabhart, Sallie Abba) |
| Closed for Clean-Up | | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Bennigans - Workshops | | |
| Closed-Set Up for Art Auction | | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | (Jon Mohning) |
| Closed-Set up for Masquerade | | Saturday 7PM-8PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | |
| Closing Ceremonies | | Sunday 3PM-4PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | |
| Collaborating with Friends | Come discuss the ins and outs of what happens when friendships and business partnerships collide and mix. We'd discuss the good things, the bad things, the potential pit falls, the potential rewards, and offer insight on how to make sure it's a good experience or to help minimize the risk that if either the business or personal relationship goes bad, it doesn't take the other relationship with it. | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Tee Morris, Pip Ballantine, P.C. Haring) |
| Cribbage Tournament | | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| Crystal Wolf | | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Indiana - Music Lower Level | | |
| CW Smith | | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Indiana - Music Lower Level | | |
| DemiCon City MONSTER SMASH | Does your child have an inner beast waiting to get out? We have the perfect venue. On Friday night and Saturday morning they can help to create a beautiful city that is lovingly crafted out of cardboard and ingenuity. Now? Now that same child can destroy the city they helped build. Let your inner kaiju out my young friend. 4:30PM-6PM | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Bennigans - Childrens Programming | | (Destiny Kennis) |
| DemiCon in the Morning | Good Morning DemiCon! It's time to wake up and get your Convention on! We have it all here on our very own DemiCon morning show! You can check this show out on the DemiCon channel, or come join the fun! What have you missed, whats yet to come? We will tell you this and more after a word from our Sponsors. 9-10:30 | Saturday 9AM-10AM | Stage Programming - Main floor | Table, Microphone | (Sera Alexander, Robert Uy, Nick Hadaway) |
| | | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Stage Programming - Main floor | Table, Microphone | (Sera Alexander, Robert Uy, Nick Hadaway) |
| Dennis Green Reading | | Sunday 9AM-10AM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (Dennis Green) |
| Disney's Star Wars: Jedi or Jar Jar | Disney has already made changes regarding the extended universe, and plans on releasing Star Wars movies every year! Does Disney wield enough Force to become a Jedi? Join us on the dark side as we discuss rumors, official announcements, and our new hope for the future. | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Nebraska - Lower Level | | (David Pedersen, Ty Gephardt) |
| Doctor Who Documentary | "There's Something About the Doctor" | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Kansas - Lower Level | TV, Sonic Screwdriver, DVD Player | (Bill Albert) |
| Doctor Who Photo Bomb | Calling all Doctor Who cosplayers! Come one, come all for a big group photo! | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | Sonic Screwdriver | |
| Doctor Who: 51 Years Young | The day after President Kennedy was shot, Doctor Who aired for the first time. Fifty years later, The Day of the Doctor set a world record for simultaneous broadcast – yet another win for the most successful show the United Kingdom has ever produced. Lars Pearson (co-author of the seminal Doctor Who timeline Ahistory, now 30,000 words longer than War and Peace), and Kathryn Sullivan (Agents and Adepts) lead a group discussion of the ongoing legacy of Doctor Who in all its forms, addressing issues from the TV show to the books, the comics, the audios and more. | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (Kathryn Sullivan, Lars Pearson) |
| DragonBallZ Kai | | Friday 3PM-4PM | Michigan - Anime | | |
| | | Friday 4PM-5PM | Michigan - Anime | | |
| Drum Circle | Bring your drums and learn basic rhythm patterns and rhythm games. Dancing is encouraged too! | Saturday 7PM-8PM | Indiana - Music Lower Level | | (Cathy McManamon) |
| Epic Tea Time with Alan Rickman* | Sadly, Alan Rickman had a scheduling conflict and was unable to attend. Also, his risk of overturning the setting made the event a health hazard. Instead, we offer GoH Tee Morris, Pip Ballantine, and Aly Grauer to entertain you all with tea etiquette, legends and lore, what to serve with tea, and steampunk goodness. Also, people are welcome to bring knitting, needlepoint, and other genteel activities. | Saturday 2PM-3PM | ConSuite (5th floor) | | (Tee Morris, Pip Ballantine, Alyson Grauer) |
| FanFiction | Whether you love to read it or love to write it or both come join us to talk about it. We'll discuss everything from innocent fluff to the dirtier end of the spectrum. 18 years and older. | Friday 9PM-10PM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (Amanda Alexander, Destiny Kennis) |
| Filk 101 | What is filk? An introduction to this fun and interesting category of music. | Friday 9PM-10PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Brad Karsjens) |
| Filk Circle | Come share your music (any type of genres) with a group of people. Sing a song, request a song, or just come in and listen. All vocalists and instrumentalists are welcome. | Saturday 11PM-12AM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (Robert Uy) |
| Finding Time to Write | The best ways to squeeze in writing between the day job, kids soccer practice, and the unavoidable video game sessions...and then what to do next! | Saturday 7PM-8PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (David Pedersen, Dennis Green) |
| First Robotics Competition Team Demo | | Saturday 7PM-8PM | Nebraska - Lower Level | | (Curtis Hammer) |
| FLIGHTS OF FANCY - A Time Travelers' Ball | | Friday 10PM-11PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | (Susan Leabhart) |
| | | Friday 11PM-12AM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | (Susan Leabhart) |
| FMA Brotherhood | | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Michigan - Anime | | |
| | | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Michigan - Anime | | |
| FMA Talk | A discussion of the Full Metal Alchemist world, original and Brotherhood,. Also character, story analysis, development, and its connection with alchemy | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Michigan - Anime | | (Addison Hartmann) |
| Gear up for bellydance! | Clockworks, gears, piston hips and shimmies! Come bellydance in a new universe. Dance with Nasira of Danza Mystique to music from various sci fi shows! A willingness to have fun is all that's required! | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Bennigans - Workshops | | (Nasira (Lucy) of Danza Mystique) |
| Geek Culture | Once on the fringes of society, it is becoming more and more acceptable and mainstream to embrace fandom. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? | Saturday 8PM-9PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Dennis Green, Sera Alexander) |
| Geeks Are Beautiful too! | Just because we are all geeks, or nerds, and belong to a wide range of fandoms doesn't mean we don't like to get prettied up every once in a while. Come to this work shop and get a FREE make over. Experience gorgeous color that’s also great for your skin. The mineral-based Mary Kay® Color Collection is created with vitamins A, C and E to help you fight free-radical damage that can cause wrinkles. Looking your best starts with doing what’s best for your skin. Learn about ways to help reduce damage to your skin to make it look it's best. I swear by my pretty floral bonnet you will have a fabulous fun time! | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Bennigans - Workshops | | (Lyndsey Griffey) |
| | | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Bennigans - Workshops | | (Lyndsey Griffey) |
| Ghost Detective | Ross and Stephanie will share their experiences as paranormal investigators, or as Ross likes to call it, "ghost detective." Find out how they investigate, and why you shouldn't believe everything on TV. | Friday 6PM-7PM | Kansas - Lower Level | Speakers | (Stephanie Ryan, Ross Griswold) |
| GOH and Pro Book Signing | | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | Table | (Tee Morris, Rachel Aukes, Pip Ballantine, P.C. Haring, Lettie Prell, Kathryn Sullivan, Joe Haldeman, Glen Cook, Daniel Heck, Adam Whitlatch) |
| GOH Discussion | | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | (Kevin Roche, Joe Haldeman, Gay Haldeman, Andrew Trembley, Lojo Russo, Susan Leabhart, Tee Morris) |
| Hall Costume | | Friday 9PM-10PM | Lobby - Main Floor | | |
| | | Friday 10PM-11PM | Lobby - Main Floor | | |
| | | Friday 11PM-12AM | Lobby - Main Floor | | |
| Hellsing TSF | | Friday 11PM-12AM | Michigan - Anime | | |
| | | Friday 12AM-1AM | Michigan - Anime | | |
| Hentai/Fan Service | A peak into the TRULY perverted side of anime and the many subtypes of hentaii and fan service. | Saturday 11PM-12AM | Michigan - Anime | | (Addison Hartmann) |
| History of DemiCon | As this convention enters its silver anniversary, come join our panelists to discuss everything that contributed to getting to this milestone. | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | (Gay Haldeman, Jeannette Roth, Les Roth) |
| History of Medical Quackery | The Iowa Skeptics Society. | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (Alan Koslow, Robert Cook) |
| Hor-RIFF-ic | Join Hor-RIFF-ic Productions as they watch "The Stuff". 18 and older. | Saturday 8PM-9PM | Kansas - Lower Level | DVD Player, Microphone, TV | (Wil Warner) |
| | | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Kansas - Lower Level | DVD Player, Microphone, TV | (Wil Warner) |
| How to Enjoy Your First Convention | Never been to a convention? Wondering what it’s all about? Come learn how to get started. | Friday 5PM-6PM | Nebraska - Lower Level | | (Gay Haldeman) |
| I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream | Celebrate the memory of our long-time family member Rusty Hevelin by raising a vanilla sundae in his honor! And there is rumor of cake... | Saturday 3PM-4PM | ConSuite (5th floor) | | (Andy Wheeler) |
| Instant Filk the 15th | Write a song parody in an hour or less! Join us in our 15th installment of this hands-on songwriting workshop. Your creativity and rhyming abilities are encouraged. | Saturday 10PM-11PM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (Robert Uy) |
| Invasion of the Body Snatchers: Victorian Medicine, Resurrection Men, and Popular Culture | Come for the grossness, stay for the history! You might have heard of the shadowy "resurrection men," sneaky grave robbers who dug up bodies for medical students to dissect. But did you know that the University of Iowa medical school was nearly shut down by a grave robbing incident? That Drake University had stolen bodies popping up in its dissection labs? Participate in a quiz on Victorian death culture and win prizes! | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Nebraska - Lower Level | | (Rachel Bussan) |
| Iowa Authors Book Signing | | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | Table | (R. J. Eliason, Malynda McCarrick, Jordyn Meryl, Jed Peterson, Dennis Green, Cheryl Corbin, A.R. Miller, Sue Raymond) |
| It's the End of the World as we Know It... | Two bestselling authors of post-apocalyptic science fiction will lead a discussion on why apocalyptic stories are so popular in today's books and movies. | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Nicholas Sansbury Smith, Adam Whitlatch, Rachel Aukes) |
| Japanese Rock, Paper Scissors/Jan Ken | Think Rock, Paper, Scissors is all random luck? Come see how wrong you are in Jan Ken the Japanese way to play. Prizes will be awarded. | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Michigan - Anime | | (Addison Hartmann) |
| Kawaii-des NO!! | | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Michigan - Anime | | (Addison Hartmann) |
| | | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Michigan - Anime | | (Addison Hartmann) |
| Kid's Costume Parade | For children who would like to show off their costume for the MONSTER SMASH event. Also for children who are wearing a costume but aren't yet ready to be in the Masquerade. | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Bennigans - Childrens Programming | | (Destiny Kennis) |
| Kings of Air and Steam Board Game | | Saturday 8PM-9PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | | |
| | | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | | |
| | | Saturday 10PM-11PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | | |
| | | Saturday 11PM-12AM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | | |
| Kingsburg Board Game | | Friday 7PM-8PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Friday 8PM-9PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Friday 9PM-10PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Friday 10PM-11PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Friday 11PM-12AM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| Klingon Culture 101 | What are the major forces that make up the lifestyle and events of the life of Klingon. | Friday 10PM-11PM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (John Shoberg) |
| Klingon Hol 201: Cursing | Learn the fine art of Klingon cursing in this interactive session. You will be expected to cursed at your friends afterwards, even if they don't know what you just said. 18 years and older. | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Nebraska - Lower Level | Computer Projector | (John Shoberg) |
| Klingon Jail and Bail | Have your friends (or enemies), arrested for charity. | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Lobby - Main Floor | | |
| | | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Lobby - Main Floor | | |
| | | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Lobby - Main Floor | | |
| | | Saturday 2PM-3PM | Lobby - Main Floor | | |
| LARP | | Saturday 2PM-3PM | Illinois - Lower Level, Nebraska - Lower Level | | (Joe Struss) |
| | | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Illinois - Lower Level, Nebraska - Lower Level | | (Joe Struss) |
| | | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Illinois - Lower Level, Nebraska - Lower Level | | (Joe Struss) |
| | | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Illinois - Lower Level, Nebraska - Lower Level | | (Joe Struss) |
| Last 25 Years of Anime | Take a look back at the last 25 years and how anime has progressed and influenced the world. | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Michigan - Anime | | (Addison Hartmann) |
| Legends of Arcanis | | Friday 7PM-8PM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y | | |
| | | Friday 8PM-9PM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y | | |
| | | Friday 9PM-10PM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y | | |
| | | Friday 10PM-11PM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y | | |
| | | Friday 11PM-12AM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y | | |
| | | Saturday 8PM-9PM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y | | |
| | | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y | | |
| | | Saturday 10PM-11PM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y | | |
| | | Saturday 11PM-12AM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y | | |
| | | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y | | |
| | | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y | | |
| | | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y | | |
| | | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y | | |
| Lettie Prell Reading | | Friday 6PM-7PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Lettie Prell) |
| Lojo-GOH Performance | To begin 9:30 or when Masquerade concludes. | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | (Lojo Russo) |
| | | Saturday 10PM-11PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | (Lojo Russo) |
| Lucid Dreaming and Story Captivation | Ever have a dream that would make a great story? Sci fi fantasy writer Maria Watson literally dreamed the entire plot of her Kinship series in one intense lucid dream that was later picked up by a publisher. In this panel, you'll learn tips on how to increase your lucid dreaming ability and help shape your dreams into stories to inspire your writing. | Saturday 9AM-10AM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (Maria Watson) |
| Masquerade | | Saturday 8PM-9PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | Computer Projector, Projection Screen | (Jeannette Roth, Laurre Breman) |
| Masquerade Props | Come learn what goes into making good props to go with your costume. | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (Dan Havens, Brad Fleener, Scott Ross) |
| Masquerade Tech Rehearsal | | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | (Jeannette Roth) |
| | | Saturday 2PM-3PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | (Jeannette Roth) |
| Masquerade/Cosplay Meeting | | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | (Jeannette Roth) |
| Meet the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences | At DemiCon 25, four writers—two of which, Parsec Winners for Best Short Story—are in attendance, so with GoH Tee Morris at the helm, you are invited to met assorted members of the award-winning Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series | Friday 9PM-10PM | Nebraska - Lower Level | Computer Projector | (Tee Morris, Pip Ballantine, P.C. Haring, Alyson Grauer) |
| Melissa Ann Conroy and Maria Watson Reading | | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (Maria Watson, Melissa Ann Conroy) |
| Mensa Mind Games | Daniel Heck shares his experiences with the annual convention, Mensa Mind Games, during which hundreds of the nation's best and brightest get to evaluate tabletop games for quality before they hit the general market. | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Nebraska - Lower Level | | (Daniel Heck) |
| Mile Long Bookshelf | Join the DAGOBAH readers group as we recommend classic Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror novels, novellas, novelettes and short stories to be added to a virtual best of bookshelf. Audience participation is not just welcome it’s required!!
| Sunday 11AM-12PM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (James Hoffman) |
| Modern Medical Quackery | Iowa Skeptics Society | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Nebraska - Lower Level | | (Alan Koslow, Robert Cook) |
| MTG: Booster Draft | | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| MTG: Intro Pack Challenge | | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| | | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| | | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| | | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| MTG: Paupers Tourney | | Saturday 8PM-9PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| | | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| | | Saturday 10PM-11PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| | | Saturday 11PM-12AM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| MTG: Vintage 10 proxy Tournament | | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| | | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| | | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| | | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| Munchkin Bites Card Game | | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| Musical Games | Have fun in this interactive session that may include musical improv, singing games, musical chairs, and anything else that we can think of that uses music. | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (Robert Uy) |
| Nodwick | | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Teen Lounge | | (Dani Roth) |
| Numenara RPG Demo | | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Z | | |
| | | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Z | | |
| | | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Z | | |
| | | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Z | | |
| Old Time Radio | Join Charlie McCarthy and the Shadow for a discussion of old time radio with snipits of radio shows and commentary | Saturday 9AM-10AM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (Mitch Thompson, Adam Whitlatch) |
| Ongoing Legacy of Joss Whedon | He was the driving force behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. He etched Firefly into the hearts of so many Browncoats. He’s one of the definitive Generation X creators. What are the most enduring aspects of Joss Whedon’s career, and what are the weakest? Lars Pearson (editor-in-chief, Whedonistas!) leads a group discussion of the many different hats Whedon has worn in his career, and examines how daring, courage and talent will win out, even if it causes some blunders along the way. | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (Lars Pearson) |
| Open | | Friday 9PM-10PM | ConSuite (5th floor) | | |
| Open Gaming | | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| Open Play | Open play, cookie decorating, rated G kaiju movies, and general fun for families who are sticking around until the end of the convention. | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Bennigans - Childrens Programming | | (Destiny Kennis) |
| | | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Bennigans - Childrens Programming | | (Destiny Kennis) |
| | | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Bennigans - Childrens Programming | | (Destiny Kennis) |
| | | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Bennigans - Childrens Programming | | (Destiny Kennis) |
| Opening Ceremonies with TICC Performance | | Friday 7PM-8PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | (Susan Leabhart, Sheril Harper, Rick Lancaster, Rachelle Hrubetz, Pip Ballantine, Monica Harper, Molly Ketchum, Michael Oatman, Mandi Struss, Lyndsey Griffey, Lojo Russo, Les Roth, Laurre Breman, Kris McBride, Kevin Roche, Jon Mohning, Joe Struss, Joe Haldeman, Jason White, Heather McBride, Gay Haldeman, Diane Dunlap, Dani Roth, Carol Mueggenberg, Bill Griffey, Andy Wheeler, Andrew Trembley, Alan Guile, Tal Roth, Tee Morris) |
| | | Friday 8PM-9PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | (Susan Leabhart, Sheril Harper, Rick Lancaster, Rachelle Hrubetz, Pip Ballantine, Monica Harper, Molly Ketchum, Michael Oatman, Mandi Struss, Lyndsey Griffey, Lojo Russo, Les Roth, Laurre Breman, Kris McBride, Kevin Roche, Jon Mohning, Joe Struss, Joe Haldeman, Jason White, Heather McBride, Gay Haldeman, Diane Dunlap, Dani Roth, Carol Mueggenberg, Bill Griffey, Andy Wheeler, Andrew Trembley, Alan Guile, Tal Roth, Tee Morris) |
| Orckes & Trolles | | Friday 12AM-1AM | Indiana - Music Lower Level | | |
| Pandemic Board Game | | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | | |
| | | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | | |
| | | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | | |
| | | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | | |
| Party 101 | So how hard can it be to throw a party in a hotel room? Kevin and Andy will share some of their best secrets for successful and creative hosting, honed from years of Evil Genius parties, (sometimes too) successful hoax bids, and infamous gatherings at Gallifrey One and conventions around the world. Some highlights: how eliminating the E can double your floor space, how to hang things on hotel room wallpaper coated with Teflon, and how to keep the party hopping even if you don't serve any cocktails! | Friday 10PM-11PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Kevin Roche, Andrew Trembley) |
| Pathfinder Society | | Friday 7PM-8PM | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Friday 8PM-9PM | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Friday 9PM-10PM | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Friday 10PM-11PM | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Friday 11PM-12AM | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y, Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y, Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y, Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y, Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Saturday 8PM-9PM | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Saturday 10PM-11PM | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Saturday 11PM-12AM | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| | | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | | |
| Planets Outside Our Solar System | A large number of planets outside our system have now been identified. Have you ever thought what life might be like on some of them? For instance, the planet that doesn't have a sun, or the planet that has 4 suns? | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Joe Haldeman, Trudy Myers) |
| Podcasting -- Where to Begin | You want to launch your own podcast? Podcasters experienced and new guide you through all that you need to get started and how to plan your content | Sunday 9AM-10AM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (Tee Morris) |
| Pop Culture Influences on Art | | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Nebraska - Lower Level | | (Dawn Orbrecht) |
| Post Apocalyptic Survival Guide | This is an interactive panel focused on survival tactics and how to put together a survival kit, or “bug out bag.” There will be prizes including the coveted “Golden Spork.” | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Adam Whitlatch, Jessica Whitlatch) |
| Prize Brigade | Are you a panelist working with the prize brigade for your contest or panel? Here's where you can meet with the prize department. | Friday 1PM-2PM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (Michael Oatman) |
| | | Friday 2PM-3PM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (Michael Oatman) |
| Raspberry Pi | The Raspberry Pi is a small cheap computer for hobbyists to play with. | Friday 5PM-6PM | Kansas - Lower Level | TV | (CJ Flynn, Benjamin Ritgers) |
| Red Dragon Inn | | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Teen Lounge | | (Dani Roth) |
| Redneck Wine Tasting | Hey y'all, come on up and get edyoocated on the finest vintage that redneck money can buy! We'll have a wide samplin of screwtop bottles and boxes! | Saturday 12PM-1PM | ConSuite (5th floor) | | (Andy Wheeler, Candy Anderson, Laurre Breman, Mike Anderson) |
| | | Saturday 1PM-2PM | ConSuite (5th floor) | | (Andy Wheeler, Candy Anderson, Laurre Breman, Mike Anderson) |
| Reference Photos and Stock Photos | | Sunday 9AM-10AM | Nebraska - Lower Level | | (Dawn Orbrecht) |
| Reign of the Superhero Film | The Avengers is the third-highest grossing film in history. The newest Iron Man, Superman and Thor movies ranked in the top dozen films of 2013. Captain America: The Winter Soldier just set a record for an April debut. What brought about this Golden Age of superhero films, and how long can it continue? Comic book expert Lars Pearson (Wizard magazine, Chicks Dig Comics) leads a group discussion that looks at the dizzying heights superhero films have attained in the motion-picture industry, as well as where they’ve gone awry. | Saturday 10PM-11PM | Nebraska - Lower Level | | (Lars Pearson) |
| Resurrect or Let it Die | We talk about the anime that never seem to end and the ones that just ended too soon. | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Michigan - Anime | | (Addison Hartmann) |
| Runoffs, Remakes, and Sequels | We talk about all the anime, movies, and runoffs inspired by other anime. | Saturday 2PM-3PM | Michigan - Anime | | (Addison Hartmann) |
| Say What??? | To celebrate the increasing interest in audio books, the joy of reading to a toddler, and the fun of retelling a story to friends, a performance-style reading competition was added to the DemiCon activities in 2013. The response was strong and the competition returns for DemiCon 25 | Friday 5PM-6PM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (Rose Fields) |
| Science and Fiction Behind Zombies | Zombies are insanely popular right now. Join bestselling authors Rachel Aukes and Nicholas Sansbury Smith as they delve into the truth behind zombies and where writers have taken creative liberties. | Saturday 7PM-8PM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (Rachel Aukes, Nicholas Sansbury Smith) |
| | | Saturday 7PM-8PM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (Nicholas Salisbury Smith, Rachel Aukes) |
| Scrabble Tournament | | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| | | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| | | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| | | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| Secret Asian Man and Other Misheard Lyrics | Have you ever sang a song and later found out the CORRECT lyrics? Hear what other people have misheard and maybe share your favorite lyrics. And find out what a mondegreen is. Presented by Secret Asian Man Robert Uy. | Saturday 2PM-3PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Robert Uy) |
| Self Publishing Fantasy Fiction | Professional author Daniel J. Heck covers the how-to's of breaking into today's changing literature world, from the advantages of self-publishing over traditional publishing houses to the nitty-gritty of Amazon.com's totally free, step-by-step publishing and distribution processes. Related topics to be covered also include the HTML-based nature of e-books, deciding how many hats to wear when being one's own publishing boss, and the ever-expanding selection of fantasy fiction with which new authors must hope to compete. Presentation will run about 45 minutes, with 10 minutes reserved at the end for questions. | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Nebraska - Lower Level | | (Daniel Heck) |
| Self-Publishing Your Novel | Learn how to self-publish your novel, market yourself, and avoid common self-publishing pitfalls. Self-published steampunk author Melissa Ann Conroy will share her publishing experiences and give aspiring writers tips on how to become your own publisher. | Saturday 2PM-3PM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (Melissa Ann Conroy) |
| Set up for TICC | | Saturday 11PM-12AM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | |
| Settlers of Catan Board Game | | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| | | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | | |
| Shannon Ryan Reading | | Friday 9PM-10PM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (Shannon Ryan) |
| Skype with Tadao | Say hi to Tadao and talk for a few minutes. Send him DemiCon love! Hosted by Mandi Arthur-Struss | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Lobby - Main Floor | | (Mandi Struss) |
| Small Press Publishing | Is small press the way to go to get your novel published? Join two authors published through small press to discuss. | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Nebraska - Lower Level | | (Adam Whitlatch, Shannon Ryan) |
| Small World | | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | | |
| | | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | | |
| | | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | | |
| | | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | | |
| Smash Up | | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Teen Lounge | | (Dani Roth) |
| Songwriting and Filk Writing | What does it take to write a song? This discussion panel explores the processes of successfully writing (or parodying) a song | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (Lojo Russo, Dan Gardner, Robert Uy) |
| Sons of the Mist- Sword Demonstration | | Saturday 2PM-3PM | Outside | | |
| Spintronics: It Only Sounds like Science Fiction! | Pocket-size devices manipulating the quantum spin of electrons may sound like the imaginings of Golden Age pulp fiction, but this transformative technology has already made dramatic changes in our world today. IBM Research Almaden engineer Kevin Roche will introduce the basic science behind spintronics, describe the innovations already delivered by it, and touch upon its exciting promise for the future. | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Kevin Roche) |
| Spray Paint Art Video and Q&A with Cosmo-Joe | Enjoy watching the spray paint art process on video. Artist Cosmo Joe answers questions about the art, the processes, and what it means to be an independent artist | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Kansas - Lower Level | TV, DVD Player | (Andy Cosmo-Joe Watkins) |
| Staffmaster: Superhero in Iowa | | Saturday 7PM-8PM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (Ross Griswold) |
| Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures | | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B, Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B, Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B, Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B, Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| Steam Unpunked | Victorian clothing on a practical basis: how different garments work together to create the finished silhouette, with an emphasis on women’s underpinnings. | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Laura Poresky) |
| Steamboy | | Saturday 7PM-8PM | Michigan - Anime | | |
| | | Saturday 8PM-9PM | Michigan - Anime | | |
| Steampunk Your Hat | Using your own felt or straw hat, transform it with a Steampunk look! Gears, wheels, metal and chains can adorn your chapeau. Add a veil or not! Unleash your imagination and make an accessory that enhances your Steampunk characterization. Bring your own Steampunk trims or purchase some from the instructor for $5.00. Participants will provide a heavy needle and light or dark colored thread (to go with your hat color). | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Bennigans - Workshops | | (Donna Scarfe) |
| Subs Vs. Dubs | We’ll discuss the pros and cons of anime with subtitles vs. anime that has been dubbed to English. | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Michigan - Anime | | (Addison Hartmann) |
| Superheroes on Parade! | Movies, Television, straight to DVD, and soon Netflix. Marvel and DC are battling it out on Television, Movie Screens, and soon Netflix. Come discuss what works, what doesn't, what's coming...and what's up with Flash's new costume? | Friday 6PM-7PM | Nebraska - Lower Level | | (David Pedersen, Mike Cole) |
| Supernatural | Come discuss the show with other fans. | Saturday 10PM-11PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Destiny Kennis) |
| Sword Art Online | | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Michigan - Anime | | |
| | | Saturday 10PM-11PM | Michigan - Anime | | |
| Taking the Dive: Becoming an Independent Artist | Interested in being an artist? Come enjoy a discussion hosted by Andy “Cosmo Joe” Watkins a 10-year independent artist described as “mesmerizing” by the New York Times. Talk about the opportunities, pitfalls, highs, and lows of “living the dream”. | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Nebraska - Lower Level | | (Andy Cosmo-Joe Watkins) |
| Tee Morris and Pip Ballantine Reading | | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (Tee Morris, Pip Ballantine) |
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Join fans of the comic book, TV show, and movies as they anticipate the next installment of the TMNT franchise. | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (Adam Whitlatch, Amanda Alexander) |
| Tesla | A discussion panel honoring our Ghost of Honor, Nikola Tesla | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Nebraska - Lower Level | | (Mitch Thompson, Kathryn Sullivan, Brad Fleener, Bill Davis, Tee Morris) |
| The Bravewell Fellows | | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Indiana - Music Lower Level | | |
| The Pen and the Cog: Writing Steampunk | This two hour workshop covers many key elements to effective steampunk writing and offers the aspiring writer a number of helpful tips and pointers. Attendees will take part in creative writing exercises to practice these techniques and spur their creativity | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Kansas - Lower Level | Table | (Melissa Ann Conroy) |
| | | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Kansas - Lower Level | Table | (Melissa Ann Conroy) |
| There's an App for That | There are plenty of fan-based apps for your SmartPhone! There are trivia apps, soundboards, and even special effect toys! Come talk about your favorite geeky app. | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (Bill Griffey) |
| ThinBot | Join our fan GOHs as they demonstrate their drink making robot! | Saturday 9PM-10PM | ConSuite (5th floor) | | (Andrew Trembley, Kevin Roche) |
| Three-Fifths | | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Indiana - Music Lower Level | | |
| TICC After Dark | | Saturday 12AM-1AM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | |
| Ticket to Ride Europe Board Game | | Saturday 8PM-9PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Saturday 10PM-11PM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| | | Saturday 11PM-12AM | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | | |
| Ties That Bind | We all know bow-ties are cool, but how do you achieve that notorious knot? Come and learn the fine art of tying bow-ties, neck ties, ascots, and cravats. | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (Brad Fleener, Robert Uy) |
| Trudy Myers Reading | | Saturday 9AM-10AM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Trudy Myers) |
| True Detective: The Unexpected Hit with SF/F Geeks | The HBO series True Detective may have been just another cop procedural, but Science Fiction and Fantasy geeks LOST THEIR MINDS over this series? What was it? The Lovecraftian influences? The imagery from The Yellow King? Warning: Spoilers Ahead as the panel goes into the gritty details of this Southern Gothic tale. | Friday 10PM-11PM | Nebraska - Lower Level | Computer Projector | (Tee Morris) |
| Truth Stranger than Fiction | Join the Assistant State Director for Iowa MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) for a discussion and Q&A about various UFO cases in Iowa. | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Beverly Trout) |
| University of Iowa Special Collections: Rusty Hevelin | A presentation on the Rusty Hevelin Collection from the University of Iowa. | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (Coleen M Theisen) |
| War of the Worlds: Goliath | The Martians are coming! Adam and Jessica Whitlatch discuss the recently released animated steampunk film "War of the Worlds: Goliath" as well as Adam's upcoming novelization of the film. | Saturday 10PM-11PM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (Adam Whitlatch, Jessica Whitlatch) |
| Warhammer 40K Tournament | | Friday 7PM-8PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| | | Friday 8PM-9PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| | | Friday 9PM-10PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| | | Friday 10PM-11PM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| | | Friday 11PM-12AM | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | | |
| Wax Chaotic | | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Indiana - Music Lower Level | | |
| Web Comics | Are you a budding artist interested in starting your own webcomic? Or maybe a fan of comics that wants to learn more about how digital comics/comics work? Then please join One Squared Studios' Ryan Morrow (Publisher/Content Director) for an hour discussion about creating and managing comics for the digital age | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (Ryan Morrow, Thom Hotka) |
| Werewolf | Youth Programming | Friday 9PM-10PM | Bennigans - Workshops | | (Dani Roth) |
| | | Friday 10PM-11PM | Bennigans - Workshops | | (Dani Roth) |
| | | Friday 11PM-12AM | Bennigans - Workshops | | (Dani Roth) |
| What Are You Reading? | Join the DAGOBAH monthly readers group as they discuss the books they've recently read. Be prepared to discuss the SF, fantasy and horror books you've read and would like to recommend. Audience participation is welcome!!
| Friday 10PM-11PM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (James Hoffman) |
| What Are You Watching? | The past season of Science Fiction on television offered a wide range from cyberpunk to suspense. What are you watching? Almost Human? Helix? Or are you waiting for the return of Continuum and Defiance? Come on. Let’s talk television. | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (Tee Morris) |
| Where Did Native Americans Migrate From? | Most people are taught the Native Americans came here from Asia over the Bering Land Bridge during an ice age. Others insist they came from Europe. Both sides now seem to have some DNA evidence on their side. How can this be? | Friday 4PM-5PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Trudy Myers) |
| Why to Love Anime | Come talk about all the reasons to love anime from the giant robots to the lessons they teach us. | Friday 9PM-10PM | Michigan - Anime | | (Addison Hartmann) |
| Win, Lose, or Draw | | Sunday 2PM-3PM | Stage Programming - Main floor | | (Susan Leabhart) |
| Women in Steampunk | Pip Ballantine will discuss the role of women in the steampunk and fantasy genres. | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Kansas - Lower Level | | (Pip Ballantine) |
| Writer's Workshop | Receive critiquing on your written work and join professional writer Lettie Prell for this great workshop. As a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), she will help to offer insight to aspiring writers who wish to improve their work. Due date for participants to email Lettie their manuscripts is midnight Sunday, April 13. | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Lettie Prell) |
| | | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Lettie Prell) |
| Writing Later in Life | Think it’s too late to write that novel you’ve always dreamed of? Think again! | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (Dennis Green) |
| Xeno-Anthropologists | Hypothesis; the Earth is abandoned because of some impending natural cataclysm. Centuries from now, xeno-anthropologists from an alien race arrive and start excavating a particular site (Des Moines?) What would they find, and what would they think they had found? | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Missouri - Lower Level | | (Trudy Myers) |
| You are Being Watched | Up until recently, people who said the government watched our every move online and listened to our telephone conversations were considered conspiracy theorists. However, the history of the government spying on its citizens might start earlier than you think. | Saturday 8PM-9PM | Illinois - Lower Level | | (Ty Gephardt, Steven Davis, Shannon Ryan) |
